Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lee, Mary (Author)
Corporate Author: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists . Special Projects Division
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Bethesda, Md : ASHP , c2004
Edition:3rd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Definitions and concepts
  • 2. Introduction to common laboratory assays and technology
  • 3. Interpreting pediatric laboratory data
  • 4. Drug interference with test results
  • 5. Substance abuse and toxicological tests
  • 6. Interpretation of serum drug concentrations
  • 7. Electrolytes, other minerals, and trace elements
  • 8. The kidneys
  • 9. Arterial blood gases and acid-base balance
  • 10. Pulmonary function and related tests
  • 11. The heart and myocardial infarction
  • 12. Liver and gastroenterology tests
  • 13. Endocrine disorders
  • 14. Lipid disorders
  • 15. Hematology : red and white blood cell tests
  • 16. Hematology : blood coagulation tests
  • 17. Infectious diseases
  • 18. Rheumatic diseases
  • 19. Cancers and tumor markers